Black and Asian Interest
Sandwell Library and Information Service is committed in providing adequate, suitable and accessible library and information services to all our existing and potential users from the culturally diverse communities of Sandwell.
- All service developments fully reflect the cultural diversity of Sandwell
- We link services to individual community development
- We fully reflect the cultural diversity in service provision and promotion
- Increase awareness of other cultures
- Provide efficient, effective and inclusive library services
Services
Book stocks in the following community languages are provided:
Arabic, Bengali, Gujerati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu are also provided along with relevant minority interest newspapers:
| English | Eastern Eye, Asian Age, Asian Times + Asian Voice |
| Bengali | Janomot |
| Gujerati | Garavi Gujerat, Gujerat Samachar |
| Punjabi | Awaze Quam, Des Pardes, Punjab Times, Pardesan |
| Urdu | Daily Jang |
| Arabic | Al-Quds |
Dual language, positive image and Black Interest materials are also available at all libraries.
The following newspapers are available at selected libraries only:
- Voice
- Gleaner
Asian Music & DVDs are now available at selected libraries.
But, even if your local library hasn't got it you may request a CD or DVD for FREE!
Check out some of the latest titles added to stock this year!
For a full listing of Asian music CDs, pop into your local library and check it out on the library catalogue.
Asian Music CDs, videos and DVDs are now available at the following libraries:
Music CDs : Central Library, Thimblemill Library
DVDs : Bleakhouse Library, Central Library, Cradley Heath Library, Tipton Library, Smethwick Library, Thimblemill Library & Wednesbury Library
Cultural Information displays on Black History, Eid, Ramadan, Diwali, and Vaisakhi are initiated and rotated to various libraries.